Can Steam Deck Run iRacing?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unknown — Not yet tested by Valve
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for iRacing
Performance Grade
Cannot run on Steam Deck
ProtonDB Rating
Community Linux/Deck compatibility
Performance Estimate
Based on Steam Deck GPU (RDNA 2, ~3800 score) at native 1280x800 resolution. Actual performance may vary based on game optimization and Proton compatibility.
Spec Comparison
| Component | Steam Deck | Minimum | Recommended | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | RDNA 2 (Score: 3,800) | A gaming graphics card with at least 4GB of DEDICATED memory – Some examples (but not limited to): Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon 570 or better (9,500) | Gaming graphics card with at least 8GB of DEDICATED memory (some examples but not limited to Nvidia 2080 TI or AMD Radeon VII) | Fail |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | 4 core CPU or better – Some examples (but not limited to): AMD FX-6300, Intel Core i5-4430, Intel Core i5-2320, AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | 8 core or more CPU (some examples but not limited to: Intel Core 9-10980XE @ 3.0GHz, Intel Core i9-9900KS @ 4.00GHz, AMD Ryzen 9 3900X, or AMD Ryzen 9 3950X) | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 16 GB | 32 GB | Fail |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 25 GB | 100 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run iRacing?
iRacing has not been officially tested on Steam Deck by Valve. Based on hardware specs alone, our grade is F (cannot run on steam deck). ProtonDB rates it as "bronze".
What settings should I use for iRacing on Steam Deck?
For iRacing on Steam Deck, we recommend unplayable — does not meet minimum requirements. The game recommends Gaming graphics card with at least 8GB of DEDICATED memory, and Steam Deck's GPU (RDNA 2, ~GTX 1050 Ti equivalent) falls below that requirement. Start at medium settings and adjust based on frame rate.
Does iRacing have Steam Deck verified status?
iRacing has not received a Steam Deck verification status from Valve yet. Its compatibility is unknown and may change as Valve continues testing.
